Operations Manager

HDT•Mansfield, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Operations Manager is to direct and manage plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, staffing, safety, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities. This position requires access to or use of export-controlled technical data or technology controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Accordingly, applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. A U.S. Person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C.1324(b)(a)(3).

Requirements

Min. 7 years plant/general management in a manufacturing environment
Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs/procedures is required
Experience in Lean manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements
Ability to maintain a safe work environment
Applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent experience and education

Responsibilities

Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
Directs and manages plant operations and staffing for production and shipping/receiving as required
Develops and controls production staffing plans to meet facility goals
Promotes and supports Quality Management System process and documentation
Establishes and monitors overall plant performance measurements for production
Implements and measures labor efficiency improvements
Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment: replaces, or makes adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
Promotes and ensures compliance with Safety programs throughout the facility
Partners with HDT safety professionals to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state safety/health regulations (OSHA, environmental, etc.)
Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors